Lead Analyst

45288BR

Extended Job Title:

Lead Analyst

Org Level 1:

Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Position Description:

Performs specialized analytical duties in the operation and maintenance of assigned area. Responsibilities include collecting, analyzing and developing data relative to area, making recommendations and assisting in implementation of projects. Work is performed under general supervision with latitude for independent judgment in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Requisition ID:

45288BR

Optional Attachments:

Transcript

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

• Works with the VP of Clinical Administration, Senior Director, Chief Analyst, and clinical departments to identify key issues.

• Acts as an internal resource assisting with complex analytical projects and supporting other clinical areas with analysis and recommendations as necessary.

• Builds and maintains reports that synthesize analytical results and outline identified trends.

• Conducts routine audits of electronic medical records for TIPPS and other quality improvement programs for data extraction.

• Documents and maintains audit records and logs.

• Provides feedback to clinical departments when quality-of-care metrics are not met.

• Prepares preliminary interpretation of data analysis to track trends in clinical treatments and outcomes.

• Compiles outcomes report on TIPPS measures and compliance with regulatory recommendations

• Meets with the Senior Director to discuss compliance standards and audit outcomes.

• Conducts routine analysis of electronic medical records to identify deficiencies in documentation in accordance with TTUHSC policies and other regulatory requirements.

• Extracts data from electronic medical records for analysis and interpretation.

• Coordinates new and/or ongoing training with clinical departments on proper intervention documentation requirements.

• Remains current with all licensure, certifications, and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.

• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.).

• Personally, and consistently, demonstrate, display and act in accordance with Texas Tech Health El Paso’s Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution.

• Perform all other duties as assigned

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Work Location:

El Paso

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years data analyst related work experience in a medical/clinical environment

• Experience in programming and data integration using tools such as SQL, SAS, R or Phython

• Present quality measure performance to stakeholders, identify trends and areas of improvement

• HIPAA, PHI and PII laws and regulations due to the handling of Healthcare data

• Experience in analyzing data, understanding data trends and working knowledge of quality measures or KPI.

• Data visualization and report generator tools such as Tableau

• Experience with audit response to quality measure achievement reports

• Lead Healthcare Data Analyst is housed in the Office of Strategic Health Informatics, and the below education and experience is preferred: BS degree in Healthcare Informatics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Psychology, Business related field, Medical Administration or equivalent

• Ability to collect data and provide analysis for a broad array of disciplines and functional areas. Utilizing relational database management systems (DBMS) such as Oracle, SQL Server, and Access.

• Ability to communicate with stakeholders of various clinical, technical and business background

• Working knowledge of privacy and information security laws and regulations.

Campus:

HSC - El Paso

Department:

OSHI ELP OP

Required Attachments:

Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group:

Information and Records Clerks

Shift:

Day

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree plus four years progressively responsible related experience OR

• Combination of education and experience to equal eight years.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Jeanne Clery Act:

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